Montravius Adams, a Green Bay Packers defensive lineman and former Dooly County High School defensive star, was arrested Tuesday in central Georgia.
Houston County Sheriff’s deputies reportedly pulled over the 24-year-old about 6 p.m. Tuesday in Elko, according to WMAZ.
Adams was stopped due to a suspended registration. When the arresting officer approached the car, he observed an aroma of marijuana, according to USA Today. A probable cause search was conducted, leading police to discover less than 1 ounce of marijuana.
Adams ultimately was charged with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, driving without insurance and having a suspended/canceled/revoked vehicle registration.
“The Packers are aware of the matter involving Montravius Adams,” a team spokesperson said in a statement issued to PackersNews. “We will refrain from making any further comment as it is an ongoing legal matter.”
Adams is a native of Vienna, Georgia. After an impressive showing at Dooly County High School, the defensive standout spent three years as an integral part of the Auburn University defensive line.
He was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, according to previous Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The Packers selected Adams with the 93rd overall pick that year.
According to jail records, Adams has bonded out of jail.
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